Events for June 22 - May 4

  • Memorializing the Enslaved Stumbling Stone Dedication: The Johnson Family

    Arlington View Park 1105 South Queen Street, Arlington, VA, United States

    The Arlington Historical Society and the Black Heritage Museum of Arlington invite you to the unveiling of "Stumbling Stones." These bronze markers commemorate the lives of the enslaved people who helped build our county (and our country).  The markers are placed in the sidewalk at the last known location where these enslaved people lived. Memorializing […]

  • AHS is at the Pike Fest

    Penrose Square 2597 Columbia Pike, Arlington, VA, United States

    The Arlington Historical Society is excited to be a part of this year's Pike Fest! We'll be there sharing history of the Pike and historical info on the MANY diverse communities who live in, on, or near it! Find our table and test your knowledge about Pike history. Find out what events we have coming […]

  • Arlington’s Political Structure in the 20th Century

    Glencarlyn Library 300 S. Kensington Street, Arlington, VA, United States

    Join the Glencarlyn Library and "Our Man in Arlington," Bill Fogarty, to learn about the evolution of Arlington's governance structure and its political parties. Bill Fogarty is a retired attorney who has lived and worked in Arlington for more than 40 years and currently serves as a board member for the Leadership Center of Arlington. […]

  • The Arlington Historical Museum Store is at the Arlington Women’s Club Bazaar

    Arlington Women's Club 700 S Buchanan Street, Arlington, Virginia

    The Arlington Historical Museum Store is excited to once again be a part of the Arlington Women's Club Annual Bazaar. Visit our table to buy unique books for kids and adults alike, history-based toys and games, keepsakes, and even jewelry! Every purchase at our table helps support the AHS mission to strengthen our community by […]

  • Memorializing the Enslaved of Arlington: Dedication in Lyon Village

    1412 North Highland Street 1412 North Highland Street, Arlington, VA, United States

    The Arlington Historical Society and the Black Heritage Museum of Arlington invite you to the unveiling of a "Stumbling Stone." This bronze marker commemorates the life of an enslaved woman […]

  • Bolivian Mast’aku for Dia de Todo Santos

    Arlington Historical Museum 1805 South Arlington Ridge Road, Arlington, United States

    We are excited to welcome Julia Garcia to the museum to share the Bolivian traditions of Day of the Dead with a traditional mast’aku (quecha, or ceremonial) table. The table […]

  • Members Only Event: Arlington Historical Magazine Release Party

    Arlington Historical Museum 1805 South Arlington Ridge Road, Arlington, United States

    Are you a member of the Arlington Historical Society? Then this is the PARTY for you! AHS is celebrating the release of the 2025 edition of the Arlington Historical Magazine. […]

  • Maps From the Archives

    Step into Arlington’s past through the lines, labels, and landscapes that shaped our community. Our new temporary exhibit features rarely seen maps from the Arlington Historical Society archives, from early […]

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